As used in this chapter, "operations for coal bed methane", unless otherwise indicated by the context of this chapter, means:

1. (1) the exploration, surveying, or testing of land for coal bed methane;
2. (2) other investigation of the potential of land for coal bed methane production;
3. (3) the actual drilling or preparation for drilling of wells for coal bed methane;
4. (4) the stimulation of coal bed methane production by hydrofracturing or otherwise;

5. (5) the collection and transportation by pipeline of coal bed methane from:

   1. (A) the land; or
   2. (B) nearby land that is a part of a coal bed methane production area that includes the land; or
6. (6) any other actions directed toward the eventual production or attempted production of coal bed methane from the land.

As added by P.L.140-2011, SEC.23.